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George Russell Reveals Shocking Truth: Slower Suspension Secret to Mercedes’ Podium Comeback!

David Castro by David Castro
August 18, 2025
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George Russell Reveals Shocking Truth: Slower Suspension Secret to Mercedes’ Podium Comeback!

Title: George Russell’s Bold Move: How a Slower Suspension Revived Mercedes’ Confidence in F1 2025!

In a stunning turn of events, George Russell has pulled back the curtain on Mercedes’ struggles and triumphs in the F1 2025 championship, revealing that sometimes, slower is better. After a tumultuous period marred by mechanical missteps, Russell’s lighthearted quip about the new W16’s upgraded suspension being “slower” than its predecessor has sparked intrigue and conversation across the paddock.

Mercedes kicked off the season with a bang, placing Russell on the podium four times in the first six races while his rookie teammate, Kimi Antonelli, consistently scored points. However, everything changed at Imola during round seven when the team introduced an upgraded rear suspension setup that turned out to be a catastrophic miscalculation. Team principal Toto Wolff was candid about the situation, admitting that the update inadvertently introduced instability that eroded driver confidence. “We tried to solve a problem with the Imola upgrade,” Wolff revealed, “but it let something else creep into the car.”

This instability was a bitter pill for the Mercedes crew to swallow, leading to a dramatic decision: to scrap the upgrade before the Hungarian Grand Prix. The gamble paid off! Russell returned to form, clinching a solid third-place finish in Budapest, with Antonelli also back in the points after a rocky patch. Russell humorously reflected on the situation, stating, “Because it’s slower! Kimi has struggled more than I have with the suspension, but my results have also been worse collectively.”

The atmosphere in the Mercedes camp is now charged with renewed energy. Russell acknowledged the team’s previous struggles, stating, “These last six races have been the worst races of our season. At the start of the year, I had much more confidence.” The driver admitted that the recent changes were a double-edged sword; while attempting to enhance performance, the team may have been “too slow” to revert to what they knew worked.

In a candid interview with Channel 4, Russell elaborated on the challenges of balancing innovation with reliability. “You’re always trying to bring performance to the car, and you do some things that you hope or expect are going to take you that step forward. But it doesn’t always work like that.” He emphasized that the team needed time to evaluate the impact of any update, acknowledging that the nature of F1 often means some tracks suit the car better than others.

As the championship progresses, Russell finds himself in an intense battle for podium supremacy, just 15 points behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and 21 points clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The stakes are high, and the pressure is palpable as Mercedes seeks to regain its dominant edge in the sport.

The saga of Russell and the W16’s suspension saga has captivated fans and pundits alike, serving as a compelling reminder that in the high-octane world of Formula 1, sometimes a step back can be the leap forward a team desperately needs. As the engines roar back to life in the upcoming races, all eyes will be on Mercedes to see if this bold strategy can propel them back to the front of the grid.

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